Safety Officer – Sports and Entertainment VenueQualificationsExperience in crowd safety, stadium operations, or event management.Strong understanding of legislation such as:Code of Practice for Sports and Entertainment VenuesThe Green GuideFire Safety LegislationSafety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.Ability to remain calm and authoritative under pressure.Experience working in control rooms or in command-and-control environments.Experience liaising with police and emergency services.Previous experience in a professional sports or large-venue setting.Matchday & Event Safety ManagementAct as Event Controller for the Sports and Entertainment Venue,Oversee all safety operations during events, including ingress, egress, crowd flow, and general spectator welfare.Coordinate with stewards, security teams, emergency services, and stadium control room staff.Monitor crowd behavior, identifying and responding to risks or incidents.Ensure effective communication with all safety personnel during events.Compliance & Legal ResponsibilitiesEnsure the venue complies with the Code of Practice for Safety at Sports Grounds, the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide), fire regulations, and all relevant legislation.Maintain all statutory documentation, including the stadium's Safety Certificate and event risk assessments.Conduct and update risk assessments, emergency plans, and contingency procedures.Operational PlanningLead pre-event safety briefings and post-event debrief reviews.Contribute to event safety management plans, steward deployment plans, and command-and-control procedures.Liaise with police, ambulance services, fire authorities, local council, and other stakeholders.Incident ManagementAct as a designated safety officer in the event of emergencies.Lead and coordinate incident response and escalation procedures.Maintain accurate event logs, incident reports, and evidence records.Training & SupervisionContribute to steward training on crowd management, emergency procedures, and customer service.Ensure staff are competent, briefed, and equipped for their roles.Support continuous improvement in safety culture within the venue.Venue Safety MaintenanceResponsibility for Occupational Health & Safety for th e Sports and Entertainment VenueConduct stadium safety inspections pre- and post-event.Identify hazards and ensure prompt remediation.